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Green Leaf Weevil

Phyllobius maculicornis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Found across Asia (Georgia, Kazakhstan) and Europe (31 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Coleoptera (Beetles)
Family
Curculionidae
Genus
Phyllobius
Species
Phyllobius maculicornis (Green Leaf Weevil)

Similar Species in Phyllobius

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Brown Leaf Weevil
Phyllobius oblongus
Least Concern
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Common Leaf Weevil
Phyllobius pyri
Least Concern
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Green Nettle Weevil
Phyllobius pomaceus
Least Concern
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Silver-Green Leaf Weevil
Phyllobius argentatus
Least Concern
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Small Green Nettle Weevil
Phyllobius roboretanus
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Green Leaf Weevil?
The scientific name of Green Leaf Weevil is Phyllobius maculicornis. It belongs to the genus Phyllobius.
What is the conservation status of Green Leaf Weevil?
Green Leaf Weevil (Phyllobius maculicornis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Green Leaf Weevil live?
Green Leaf Weevil is found in Found across Asia (Georgia, Kazakhstan) and Europe (31 countries).. Countries include Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland.
What family does Green Leaf Weevil belong to?
Green Leaf Weevil (Phyllobius maculicornis) belongs to the genus Phyllobius, which is part of the taxonomic family Curculionidae.
Is Green Leaf Weevil endangered?
No, Green Leaf Weevil (Phyllobius maculicornis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Green Leaf Weevil belong to?
Green Leaf Weevil (Phyllobius maculicornis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Green Leaf Weevil?
The closest relatives of Green Leaf Weevil in the genus Phyllobius include Brown Leaf Weevil, Common Leaf Weevil, Green Nettle Weevil, Silver-Green Leaf Weevil, Small Green Nettle Weevil.

Native Range — 33 Countries

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Genus Phyllobius — 6 Species

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Brown Leaf Weevil
Phyllobius oblongus
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Common Leaf Weevil
Phyllobius pyri
LC
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Green Leaf Weevil
Phyllobius maculicornis
LC
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Green Nettle Weevil
Phyllobius pomaceus
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Silver-Green Leaf Weevil
Phyllobius argentatus
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Small Green Nettle Weevil
Phyllobius roboretanus
NE
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